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Bacteria join forces with viruses to fight cancer

Posted on January 22, 2026January 14, 2026 by Sciworthy

Researchers infected bacteria with cancer-fighting viruses to help treat cancer. Their new treatment was 100% successful in shrinking tumors…

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    Fungi could reshape the next generation of smart materials

    Posted on January 12, 2026January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

    Scientists dispersed living fungal fibers into mixtures that can act as self-stabilizing emulsifiers, tunable films, and fast-responding…

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      Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria
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      Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains

      Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

      Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…

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